Coetzee, J. M.

The Schooldays of Jesus

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ISBN 13:
9781529112689
author:
Coetzee, J. M.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Vintage
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.00

Description

The Schooldays of Jesus by J. M. Coetzee is an allegorical tale that explores the complexities of growing up and what it means to be a parent. In this mesmerising story, a young boy named Davíd navigates his new life in a foreign town, making friends and learning the language, but also confronting troubling discoveries about the world around him. As Davíd begins to learn the ways of the Academy of Dance, he uncovers secrets about the adults in his life that challenge his understanding of reality. With its deft exploration of intellect and emotion, this book grapples with big questions about how we choose to live our lives. Through Davíd's journey, Coetzee raises important questions about identity, morality, and the human condition, making for a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling read.

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